This show was great. It's actually the better half of the 30 years of Maximum RnB 2disc DVD. This rendition of Drowned is by far my favorite (vs the album and Pete's acoustic) which are both amazing anyways.
watched this gig live on TV in 81 on BBC old grey whistle test. 15 years old I was and gobsmacked. never knew a smack in the gob could last nearly 30yrs. Pure nostalgia for me this.
I have always said who history is unkind to Kenny Jones. Does anyone doubt THE WHO best live act ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"save the who" was the name a bootleg lp i bought back in '81. it had this entire concert on it. you have made a happy man very old! thank you for posting this!!
When can us WHO fans get this whole show? Looks like it was recorded quite well (do the Germans do anything poorly?) PLEASE RELEASE ON DVD/BLU-RAY!! Rock Gods, are you listening??!!
Its supposedly going to be a bonus disc to the re-release of the 30 Years Of Maximum RnB DVD, heard that on the official Who site, dunno when its happening though
If you guys has Comcast, you can stalk the Music section of On Demand. This whole concert is usually there!
jessy503 4 months ago
I like this song more when Townshend sings it!
Schmunken1 5 months ago
This show was great. It's actually the better half of the 30 years of Maximum RnB 2disc DVD. This rendition of Drowned is by far my favorite (vs the album and Pete's acoustic) which are both amazing anyways.
zenlee1109 7 months ago
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zenlee1109 7 months ago
Fantastic show!!! The Who Live at Rockpalast 1981 soon on DVD and Blu-Ray!!
Schmunken1 7 months ago
thats an amazing thunderfinger bass line!
senhoroperador 1 year ago
cold water. neat "christian revival' version. john rules! lordy lord. miss keith.
sateliteoflove202 1 year ago
i just bought Quadrophenia last Saturday!!
invaderzimgirl14 1 year ago
i saw this too,then got 2 tickets for deeside 2 months later....8,000 mods,pete pissed off his head...whatta gig tho...thanks
mitelyod 2 years ago
I think this is definetly the best live version of this song I ever heard! An absolutly cool performance!
JohnnyPro2 2 years ago
watched this gig live on TV in 81 on BBC old grey whistle test. 15 years old I was and gobsmacked. never knew a smack in the gob could last nearly 30yrs. Pure nostalgia for me this.
I have always said who history is unkind to Kenny Jones. Does anyone doubt THE WHO best live act ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
englishboy66 2 years ago
Roger can blow a mean harp!
I always thought the original version "Drowned" was good, but after Moon's death, it got better!
RockandRollFan1991 2 years ago 6
Man listen that bright, fluid bass line. Man, John was a real rock.
ocgiii 3 years ago 5
"save the who" was the name a bootleg lp i bought back in '81. it had this entire concert on it. you have made a happy man very old! thank you for posting this!!
massiveham 3 years ago
I just have to comment again:
Anyone who doesn't think Pete can play a good solo needs to watch this!!!
KevyNova 3 years ago 3
Quadrophenia is definitely in my top three favorite albums of all time. This version is great, thanks for posting it!
KevyNova 3 years ago 2
When can us WHO fans get this whole show? Looks like it was recorded quite well (do the Germans do anything poorly?) PLEASE RELEASE ON DVD/BLU-RAY!! Rock Gods, are you listening??!!
THEWHO
LONG LIVE ROCK!!
TrickyTolles64 3 years ago 5
Its supposedly going to be a bonus disc to the re-release of the 30 Years Of Maximum RnB DVD, heard that on the official Who site, dunno when its happening though
dukem1978 3 years ago
@dukem1978 its out on Maximum RnB dvd now as a bonus disc :)
dukem1978 11 months ago
I LOVE this song, it's so underrated, and it's even better live. Wish Roger could have been on acoustic or something, though.
cfan01 3 years ago 2